Dr. Joanna Macy ist eine Wegbereiterin des engagierten Buddhismus, bekannt als Aktivistin, Ökologin und Autorin. Ihre Schriften befassen sich mit der tiefen Verbundenheit zwischen der Welt und unserem Selbstverständnis, wobei sie ethische Fragen des Lebens und unsere Beziehung zur natürlichen Umwelt untersucht. Macy verbindet buddhistische Prinzipien mit systemischem Denken und betont die gegenseitige Abhängigkeit aller Existenz. Ihre literarischen Beiträge inspirieren zu einem leidenschaftlichen Engagement für die Welt und fordern die Leser auf, sie sowohl als geliebt als auch als Erweiterung ihrer selbst zu betrachten.
Gracie's little sister Jannie is autistic and obsessed with birds-a connection that, as she grows older, allows her to finally begin to interact and engage with the world, even as Gracie increasingly allows the secrets she's keeping to isolate her from her peers and everyone she loves.
This book is about finding, and offering, our best response to the crisis of sustainability unfolding in our world.
One of the most beloved poets of the twentieth century, Rainer Maria Rilke is widely celebrated for his depth of insight and timeless relevance. He has influenced generations of writers with his classic Letters to a Young Poet, and his reflections on the divine and our place in the world are disarmingly profound. A Year with Rilke provides the first ever reading from Rilke for every day of the year, including selections from his luminous poetry, his piercing prose, and his intimate letters and journals. Rilke is a trusted guide amid the bustle of our daily experience, reflecting on such themes as impermanence, the beauty of creation, the voice of God, and the importance of solitude. With new translations from the editors, whose acclaimed translation of Rilke's The Book of Hours won an ardent readership, this collection reveals the depth and breadth of Rilke's acclaimed work.